Afterschool Play Worker

**Salary**

C1/SCP12 Actual Salary Under 5 years’ service - Annual £6,477.83 (monthly £539.82) Over 5 years’ service - Annual £6,593.77 (monthly £549.48)

**Contractual hours**

10

**Basis**

Term Time Only

**Date posted**

17/09/2025

**Job reference**

REQ003381

**Job title and organisation**: Afterschool Play Worker - Summerfield Primary School
**Salary**: C1/SCP12 Actual Salary
Under 5 years’ service - Annual £6,477.83 (monthly £539.82)
Over 5 years’ service - Annual £6,593.77
**Hours**: 10 hours per week,
Monday to Friday 3.15pm to 5.15pm (There will be a 6-month probationary period)
**Contract**: Permanent Position - Term Time Only (38 weeks)
**Location**: Intake Lane, Leeds, LS13 1DQ
**Closing Date and Time**: Monday 13 October at 9:30 AM

**About Summerfield Primary**

At Summerfield, we are committed to helping all pupils thrive both in learning and in life, overcoming any barriers that may stand in their way. Every member of our staff team plays a key role in this mission.

We are proud of our nurturing, holistic approach to education, which supports every child's development. Our strong partnership with parents and carers helps ensure children reach their full potential.

Everyone in our school community follows our Ethos**:Respect - Care - Potential**

**About the Role**
- Have overall responsibility to lead and manage the day-to-day running of the After School Club.
- Provide a safe, fun, and supportive environment for children from Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) to Key Stage 2 (KS2)
- Plan and deliver engaging activities, such as arts, crafts, sports, and games
- Ensure the wellbeing and safety of all children at the club
- Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils, engaging with them to support their individual needs.
- Build positive relationships with staff, and parents/carers
- Maintain accurate attendance registers for the club
- Prepare and serve snacks, and manage food and stock supplies
- Work collaboratively with other After School Club staff
- Follow the school’s Behaviour Policy
- Provide first aid support as required (training can be provided)
- Maintain awareness of and follow relevant school policies, particularly those relating to after school provision

**Qualifications & Training (Required or Desirable)**
- Paediatric First Aid and Emergency First Aid at Work (**desirable**)
- Basic Food Hygiene (Level 2) (**desirable**)
- Basic Health & Safety Certificate (**desirable**)
- Food Allergy Awareness Training (**desirable**)
- Training will be provided for the above if not currently held.

**Person Specification**
- Hold a recognised Level 3 qualification in Play Work or Childcare is preferred
- Experience working in out-of-school settings is desirable
- Able to supervise children effectively both independently and as part of a team
- A caring, flexible, patient, and enthusiastic approach
- Strong teamwork and communication skills
- Ability to adapt to the changing needs of the school and its pupils
- Willingness to carry out additional reasonable duties as required by the Headteacher or Leadership Team

**For children and staff alike, Summerfield Primary has**:

- A perfect balance of care and support with high expectations
- Our staff are committed to providing our children with a broad and exciting curriculum, enabling children of all ages and abilities to reach their true potential.
- A leadership team dedicated to attainment, achievement, enjoyment and wellbeing
- A committed and welcoming staff team
- An inclusive school culture that values cooperation and respect

**Safeguarding Statement**

Summerfield Primary is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.

**Additional Information**

**If you do not have the right to work in the UK, you must consider your own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through the**Skilled Worker visa** route before applying. To be eligible for sponsorship you'll usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of at least £41,700 per year or meet one of the other eligibility criteria. Please ensure you are eligible before applying.**

**How to Apply**

Debbie Slinger, School Business Manager

Summerfield Primary Vacancies

0113 205 7520

Interviews: Monday 20th October 2025

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